Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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